The Workers Compensation Board may publish administrative penalties to inform and educate employers and workers of their legal responsibilities under The Workers Compensation Act.

Section:
WCA 19(4) - Worker's duty to report return to work
Contravention:

The worker had a compensable workplace injury and had been unable to work as a result. While continuing to receive wage loss benefits from the WCB, the worker started working again and did not immediately advise the WCB.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$395.90
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2022-0067
Section:
WCA 18(3) - Further reports (Employer)
Contravention:

The employer failed to provide information to the WCB about an accident or worker that the WCB required and had requested from the employer related to a worker's claim for compensation.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2022-0059
Section:
WCA 99.1 - Failure to comply with order to produce
Contravention:

The employer was served with a written order requiring the production of specific records for a purpose relating to the enforcement of The Workers Compensation Act. The employer failed to comply with the order.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2022-052
Section:
WCA 86(1)(b) - Reported assessable payroll is not correct
Contravention:

The employer failed to report the correct payroll to the WCB in contravention of s. 86(1)(b) of the Act.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$419.80
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2022-051
Section:
WCA 19.1(2) - No discriminatory action
Contravention:

A worker had exercised a right or carried out a duty under the Act. In response, the employer took a prohibited retaliatory action against the worker.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$4000.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2022-050